Enso

a climate pattern where waters in the Pacific Ocean are warmer than usual, brings flooding and storm

(a)  

• El Nino

• jet stream

• Gulf Stream

• La Nina

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a climate pattern where waters in the Pacific Ocean are cooler than usual, brings droughts and drier weather

(a)  

• La Nina

• jet stream

• Gulf Stream

• El Nino

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Which phase of ENSO is shown on the image

• El Nino

• La Nino

• La Nina

• El Nina

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Which of the following hydrometeorological hazards has the longest duration?

• ENSO

• Floods

• Storm Surge

• Thunderstorms

Which layer of the ocean is affected by ENSO?

• Anticline

• Halocline

• Syncline

• Thermocline

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What are greatly affected during the occurrence of ENSO cycle?

• Global temperature and Atmosphere

• Ocean and Atmosphere

• Ocean and Biosphere

• Global Temperature and Biosphere

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Which of the following is the most likely effect of a strong El Niño event on the weather patterns in the United States?

• Wetter weather and cooler temperatures in the Pacific Northwest and warmer temperatures with more snow in the northeastern states

• Drier weather in the western states and wetter weather in the eastern states

• Wetter weather and cooler than average temperatures in the southeastern states and warmer temperature in the Pacific Northwest

• Overall warmer temperatures and drier conditions throughout the entire United States

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During an El Niño event, warm surface water moves from the western equatorial Pacific Ocean to the eastern equatorial region. Which of the following best describes how the warm water will affect upwelling off the coast of equatorial South America?

• The warm surface water will not change upwelling because this region is at the equator and always has warm water.

• The warm surface water will increase upwelling because of the difference in salinity between the warm surface water and the cold deep water.

• The warm surface water will decrease upwelling because the cooler temperatures on land in the region will prevent upwelling.

• The warm surface water will decrease upwelling because of the density difference between the warm surface water and the cold deep water.

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What triggers the start of an El Niño event?

• A decrease in ocean temperature

• A volcanic eruption

• A change in wind patterns

• An increase in salinity

El Niño, a periodic warming of ocean surface waters, occurs in which of the following regions?

• Tropical Pacific

• Gulf of Mexico

• Arctic North Pacific

• Temperate West Atlantic

• Tropical Indian Ocean

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